The World Bank’s Interim Strategy Note (ISN) for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan provides a sustained commitment and vision to the country’s development through the period of transition and beyond.The... Show More + ISN builds upon a solid track record of results, despite the high-risk environment. “Over the past decade, the World Bank, together with the international community, has helped the government make steady progress in many areas, including provision of basic services,” says Isabel M. Guerrero, World Bank vice president for South Asia. “These visible gains include the development and roll-out of national programs in health, education and village-level governance and service delivery, and a functioning and credible public financial management system.”Managing a Critical TransitionGoing forward, the Bank’s support to Afghanistan over 2012-14 will be based on supporting the delivery of some of the most important national priorities. It is also grounded in helping the government to manage th Show Less -